
130. Rethinks: How to Maintain a Powerful Presence in Your Communication
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
Body Language and Power
Tilting our heads, looking down, hunching over, and constricting our body give away our power. An example is Tony Hayward testifying in the BP hearings, where he hunched over, avoided eye contact, and read from a script, displaying powerlessness. Conversely, maintaining eye contact, standing tall, adopting an expansive posture, taking up space, and using forceful gestures convey power and confidence.
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